Design - "Coccinella" - Freebie
Designer - Alessandra Adelaide Needleworks
Fabric - 26 count white linen
Floss - DMC / Anchor
Started - 4 July 2010
Completed - 19 July 2010
Wow - I'd not have any problem with aphids if I had this girl in my garden!
And speaking of gardening...
How can you not be crazy for coleus?
Last year was a banner year for me growing coleus.
This year I've had challenges...
First off I think the weather was too cold in May / early June and the plants sat and sulked then shrivelled and died - over-watering?
When I replaced them, things looked good until Doris Deer came along.
She thought it was an "All You Can Eat Coleus Buffet".
So I grumbled (cursed?) and sighed and bought plants for the 3rd time.
Now they are safe behind a fence and happier with less water and warmer temperatures.
Rustic Orange
Defiance
Oompah?
Henna
Kingswood Torch
Redhead
Stained Glass
Rustic Orange
Kiwi Fern
Burgundy Wedding Train
Mississippi Summer
Black Dragon
I'm glad that you were able to replant and that the coleus are doing better. I love them, too, and I have them in containers all around the house. I started some from seed, and they are still fairly small, so what I learned is that I need to start my flower seeds much earlier next year, but I fertilize them every week and they are growing fast! The leaf colors of the ones you have are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI have some of those around my yard. From a previous person, of course. Now I have to go outside and appreciate them.
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ReplyDeleteLook at those gorgeous colors! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had coleus, but I haven't planted any this year. I love all the new colors they've come out with. Thanks for sharing at the Tuesday Garden Party!
ReplyDeleteLove that little wedding train. I think I have had that one before.
ReplyDeleteCute ladybug too:)
visiting from tgp
i love that ladybug can u send me a copie of the chart plz plz email me lindafoltz24@yahoo.com put lady bug as the subget
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